This Ramadan, join us in feeding a million fasting individuals and advancing sustainable development to create long-lasting impact in vulnerable communities worldwide.
We’re launching a campaign to feed a million vulnerable individuals who are fasting during the holy month. We’re also continuing to promote sustainable initiatives that promise long-term relief from poverty across our global communities.
Last year, your donations helped us reach 987,224 beneficiaries. By investing in micro-finance projects, economical development, water & housing solutions, we’re dedicated to making this year profoundly impactful.
Together we can transform lives and empower communities towards a brighter, self-sufficient future. Your support during the holy month is more than charity; it’s an investment in a better tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Ramadan?
Shahr Ramadan is a month of the Islamic calendar where Muslims fast from dawn until dusk. Fasting requires abstaining from food, water and other prohibited acts. The month of Ramadan is seen as the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, and it is a time when Muslims are encouraged to engage in increased acts of worship to reach closeness to Allah (swt). These may include reading the Holy Qur’an, completing extra prayers and giving charity.
What do you do if you’ve missed fasts in Ramadan?
Fasts that have been missed in Shahr Ramadan due to an exemption such as pregnancy/breast feeding, medical illness, menstruation or other causes can be made up outside of the blessed month. If these are not completed before the start of the next Shahr Ramadan, Fidya should be paid for these days. If a fast has been missed without an exemption, Kaffarah should be paid. To learn more or fulfil any Fidya or Kaffarah please click here.
When does Ramadan 2025 start?
This year, the start of Shahr Ramadan will likely fall on March 2nd, but this is subject to the sighting of the moon.
When does Ramadan 2025 end?
This year, the end of Shahr Ramadan will likely fall on March 31st, but this is subject to the sighting of the moon. The end of Shahr Ramadan is celebrated with the holy occasion of Eid Al-Fitr which begins on the first day of Shawwal.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2025?
This year Eid al-Fitr will likely fall on March 31, but this is subject to the sighting of the moon.
Why is it emphasized to give charity in the month of Ramadan?
The holy month of Ramadan is a time to reap rewards, reflect on the principles of the Holy Qur’an and work toward implementing these principles.
Amongst the principles of the Holy Qur’an which is highly emphasized in the month of Ramadan is charity.
Regarding charity, the Qur’an states: “Those who spend their wealth by night and by day, secretly and openly, shall have their reward with their Lord. No fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve” (Qur’an 2:274). In reference to the holy month of Ramadan, the Holy Prophet (saww) is reported to have said: ‘‘The greatest act of charity is carried out in the month of Ramadan.”
Multiple narrations from the Holy Prophet (saww) and Ahlul Bayt (as) continue to emphasize the blessings and rewards earned for giving charity in the month of Ramadan.
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